Impact of Weight Loss With Intragastric Balloon on Bone Density and Microstructure in Obese Adults

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of weight loss using an intragastric balloon (IGB) on bone density and microstructure. Forty obese patients with metabolic syndrome (mean age 35.1  ± 7.3 yr) used an IGB continuously for 6 mo.

Source: Journal of Clinical Densitometry - April 13, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Eduardo Madeira, Miguel Madeira, Erika Paniago Guedes, Thiago Thomaz Mafort, Rodrigo Oliveira Moreira, Laura Maria Carvalho de Mendon ça, Inayá Correa Barbosa Lima, Leonardo Vieira Neto, Paulo Roberto Alves de Pinho, Agnaldo José Lopes, Maria Lucia Fle Tags: Original Article Source Type: research